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Researchers simulated the rollout of heat pumps in Britain until 2050 and found that expansion strategies could help mitigate high energy prices. They used the UKENVI computable general equilibrium model (CGE) of the British economy to project a range of scenarios. November 13, 2024 Lior Kahana Researchers from the University of Strathclyde in the UK have analyzed how the rollout of heat pumps could ease high energy prices. The research team used a CGE model to evaluate economic outcomes in four scenarios, each varying in heat pump costs and levels of domestic production. “Our results show that expansive processes caused…

The cpvlib framework, devised by Spanish scientists, is configured as a modular tool that can accurately predict the energy production of different CPV configurations. It can reportedly analyze complex behavior such as the impact of air mass on CPV performance, angle of incidence limits and light spill. November 13, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A research team led by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) in Spain has developed an open-access modeling tool for the design of concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Called cpvlibthe framework is described as an advanced tool for modeling CPV systems. “The need for such a tool arises from…

Nautilus Solar Energy has announced the opening of a 7 MW community solar project at a remediation site in Sanford, Maine. The Nautilus Solar team worked with Walden Renewables Development (the original developers) to complete this innovative project, which demonstrates how degraded land can be transformed into a productive source of clean energy and driving economic growth. Now fully operational, this project will provide clean, renewable energy to more than 960 subscribers in the Central Maine Power (CMP) utility area. Nautilus Solar is the long-term owner of the facility, ensuring continued performance, energy production and customer savings for years to…

South African data center company Teraco has started construction of a 120 MW solar power plant. The project, which secured grid capacity in February, is expected to come online in 2026. November 12, 2024 Lior Kahana South African data center company Teraco has started construction of a 120 MW solar power plant in the Free State province. The project will provide power to Teraco’s data centers. Once operational, it is expected to generate more than 354,000 MWh per year. “We have worked with Juwi and Subsolar to develop the 120MW solar PV plant, with Juwi appointed to design and manage…

Navisun, an independent energy producer with operations in the United States, and Queen City Solar, a North Carolina-based solar developer, announced a structured co-development partnership that will already bring 30 MW of community solar energy to residents of Maryland and benefits energy communities and consumers statewide. Navisun will take ownership and finance the projects from an early stage, with the partners sharing both the risk and benefits of their collaboration. Four of the first projects will be located in Western Maryland on underutilized land: dormant agricultural plots, odd-numbered parcels and former mining sites; the other five will be in central…

China Huaneng has launched a tender round for 15 GW of solar panels, attracting participation from the largest PV module manufacturers in China. November 12, 2024 Vincent Shaw China Huaneng said it has shortlisted candidates for the second round tender for the 2024 framework agreement for the purchase of solar panels, for a total of 15 GW. The first lot of 13.5 GW of n-type bifacial double glazing modules includes 12 companies: Longi, JinkoSolar, Astronergy, Tongwei, JA Solar, Das Solar, Huayang, GCL, Yingli, Huayao, Trina Solar and Risen. The second lot, 0.5 GW of HJT modules, has three selected bidders:…

HiiROC and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create advanced control technologies and ensure the safe automation of hydrogen production. November 12, 2024 Sergio Matalucci Siemens is working with HiiROC to improve its hydrogen production technology. Under the agreement, HiiROC will leverage Siemens’ control technology and automation expertise to ensure safe and efficient hydrogen production and support its scaling efforts. HiiROC’s patented Thermal Plasma Electrolysis (TPE) technology produces clean hydrogen from gaseous hydrocarbons without generating carbon dioxide, using only one-fifth of the electricity required for water electrolysis. Seraphim reform (Ningxia), a joint venture between Shanghai Reshape and Jiangsu…

Contrary to initial interpretations, it is possible for residential solar projects to take advantage of the domestic content bonus credit in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). However, homeowners aren’t the ones gaining the tax break. Credit: Sunnova When projects use domestically made solar components, they can tack on an additional 10% to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), a 30% tax credit valued against the total cost of a renewable energy project. The ITC is a longstanding subsidy in solar that historically has been available across market scales. But domestic content — among other bonus adders in the IRA — is…

‘Solar Great Wall’ aims to power Beijing and curb desertification by 2030 Ordos in Inner Mongolia is leading an ambitious ‘Solar Great Wall’ project, combining renewable energy development with ecological restoration, as reported by local officials. This massive solar energy initiative, which averages 400 km in length and 5 km in width, is designed to provide sustainable energy to Beijing and nearby regions while supporting the conservation of the Yellow River, a crucial waterway in China. The project, which started earlier this year, has a planned total installed capacity of 100 million kilowatts and aims to generate about 180 billion…

OneEnergy Renewables, a public utility company, has entered into an asset purchase agreement with We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) and Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE). Through this agreement, OneEnergy will build two utility-scale solar projects, totaling approximately 165 MW, both located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, helping Wisconsin make significant progress toward its clean energy goals. The two sites are named Good Oak (98 MW) and Gristmill (67 MW), which reference and pay tribute to the area’s natural habitat and local history. In order to provide complete solutions for its partners, OneEnergy develops and builds projects with transfer…